Trailer Loader and Route Sales Representative

This position has a dual role as a Trailer Loader and RSR.   (The employee will be required to perform the job duties of a Routes Sales Representative when needed).  

A RSR is responsible for delivery and restocking of milk products to retail stores and/or wholesale distribution locations.  

The trailer loader role is to perform any combination of receiving, storing, and distributing tasks to assist in the manufacture and/or distribution of product. This position requires heavy lifting.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to read chemical labels and follow safe handling procedures for food grade products
• Ability to accurately record data
• Must be able to work weekends, and varying shifts (days, evenings, nights)
• Minimum age of 21 years old required
• 6 months verifiable experience driving Class A or Class B commercial vehicle preferred.
• Experience in product delivery and customer service preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to routinely lift up to 60 lbs
• Ability to constantly pull up to 270 lbs. with a pull rod while walking backwards
• Position requires frequent lifting, reaching, climbing, pulling, stooping and kneeling
• To walk/stand on your feet constantly during your shift
• Ability to work extended periods in a cold, damp environment and hot environment in the summer
• Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of surroundings

• Loads/unloads, stacks, and moves ingredients and finished products
• Transfer of finished product manually or by vehicle
• May sort, bundle, and fill containers or place in assembled units
• May mark or put identifying labels on product loads
• May record movement of stock in/out of work areas
• Monitors materials, products, and equipment at each stop of process and reports irregularities to supervisor 
• Safely load, unload, and deliver products at each account.

RSR Responsibilities

• Drive truck over established route to deliver, stock, and stage product at customer locations.
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays and deliver promotional material to customers.
• Verify shipment accuracy and saleable condition of product.
• Resolve discrepancies and customer complaints.
• Collect empty containers, rejected, or unsold merchandise for return.
• Complete daily inventory, orders, delivery invoices, and proof of delivery as required.
• Perform Motor Vehicle Inspections on truck to conform to DOT regulations and company policy and assist with routine maintenance on truck.
• Exhibit courteousness toward customers, work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors, maintain neat appearance, and follow established policies and direction of management.
• Maintain vehicle and hours of service logs as required by DOT.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.